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Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin
Pope Francis Rome, Italy
November 27, 2016
ST. ANN MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday 9:00 am
Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: After 9am Mass
Sunday: 8:15a-8:45a and by Appointment
Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament
Friday – 7:00a to 5:30p
Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966
Contact Person: Deacon Don Sims [email protected]
979-204-1812
Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator Office Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org
First Sunday of Advent
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org
St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99
333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879
Office 979-596-1966 Fax 979-596-2857
ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ
Next Week’s Ministers
Sun—Dec. 4 9:00a
Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion
Sr. Rocio Tom Hodges
Greeters/Ushers Leo Schubert David Jimenez
Lectors Peachie Burlin
Altar Servers Benjamin Zapalac
Finances—St. Ann
11/20/2016 Sunday Collection $ 1,153.00 11/20/2016 CCHD Collection $ 263.00
Mass Intentions: Nov. 27 – Dec 4
Sun. Nov. 27 9:00a For the People and for Arnold & Agnes Zapalac and Bernice & Erwin Winkler
Wed. Nov. 30 9:00a Milady Kristof
Fri. Dec. 2 6:00p Natalia Orozco Zapalac
Sun. Dec. 4 9:00a For the People and for Milady Kristof
Apostolate
Wed.—Nov. 30 Wed.-Dec. 7
Collection Counting
Tom Hodges Fran Thomas
Tom Hodges Fran Thomas
First Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5 Psalm 122: 1-9 2nd Reading: Romans 13: 11-14 Gospel: Matthew 24: 37-44 Second Sunday of Advent 1st Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10 Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 2nd Reading: Romans 15: 4-9 Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12
First Sunday of Advent
“Active waiting for the Lord means not allowing ourselves to be lulled into purely private interests in our homes and apart-ments, but donating our attention, time and talents. It implies sharing our strengths and accepting our weaknesses in our parishes, schools, community work, and in society at large,” said Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. How can we “actively wait” for Christ this Advent?
Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org
[email protected] Silent Advent Retreat, December 2-4 You have heard the saying, “Jesus is the Reason for the Sea-son”. He truly is; that is why we have set aside a weekend for you to come and spend some time in the quiet preparing your hearts for the birth of our Lord. Spiritual Direction will be avail-able as well as Reconciliation and Adoration. The retreat will be led by the Cedarbrake staff. Meals and linens are provided. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Advent Dinner, December 6 Join us for an evening of wine and cheese and a delicious dinner followed by a reflection on Advent by Missionary of the Sacred Heart Father Richard O’Rourke, pastor of St. Paul Chong Ha-sang Parish in Harker Heights. The evening begins at 6:30 pm and will end around 8:30 pm. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Transformed by Faith, January 16 We will spend this day reflecting on the gifts of five women whose courageous actions impacted the world (Sojourner Truth, Thea Bowman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tub-man). Their fearlessness and faithfulness changed lives because they embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come and learn about these incredible women; who they were and what they did. Beverly Collin will facilitate this day. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Cancer Survivor’s Retreat, February 20 This retreat is a time for cancer survivors to come together to share their stories. Wanda Gibson is a business owner, spiritual director, and cancer survivor. Mrs. Gibson will lead this prayer-ful, winter day of reflection, meditation, discussion and move-ment thru the survivor’s journey into the present moment. Whether you are celebrating one week or twenty years since your cancer experience you are invited to join us in courageous company as we allow our mind, body, and spirit to engage, heal, rest, renew, and rejoice. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. No Classes Today
November 27
Classes resume December 4, 2016
REMINDER! Please remember to write your name and the amount you are donating on your collec-tion envelope. This will help to keep an accurate accounting of your donation for tax purposes.
Social Ministry Project St. Ann is once again participating in the “Holiday Gifts” project benefiting the residents at the Brenham State Supported School. Parishioners would select a tag with a “Wish” that the residents would like to receive for Christmas. The tags are located on the table at the back of the Church. If you have any questions, you may contact Irene Bacak (979) 289-0083. “Gifts” are to be re-turned unwrapped to the Church for pick-up by December 4.
CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.
PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ
The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God and in memory of Morris Burlin ….
Amanda Walhoviak
Jim Turner
Ann Ross
Carol Winkler
David Jimenez
Carlos Escobedo
Sr. John
Betty Labay
Baby John Winkler
Michael Miller
Rita Diamond
Elizabeth Milsaps
Marion Simmons
Lenora Brown
Ray Allen Kulhanek
For our communities of faith, by being attentive to Christ’s
constant presence, we may be prepared to greet Christ when he
comes again…..
John Brown
Kevin Davis
David Dominguez
Neil Frerick
Robin Frerick
Jason Grace
Jerry Gutierrez
Christina Marie Hahne
Dane Kidd
Matthew Lee
Annalisa Lujan
John Maldonado
Jacob McDonald
Brandon Osburn
Tommy Polansky
Joseph Ramirez
Matthew Reynolds
Charlie Richardson
Ceasar Rodriguez
Michael R. Rodriguez
Stephen Ruth
Justo Suarez
Brandon Thomas
1LT Christopher M. Torres
Alan Turner
Jennifer Hlavaty
Jarrett Hlavaty
Please pray for the needs of our
par ishioners & fr iends
The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother
Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quite time or pray the rosary either alone or in a group.
Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention
Work of Human Hands When: Dec. 3-4 from 9am to 9pm Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station What: Crafts and Food items by small-scale artisans and growers from around the world; when purchasing items at the Work of Human Hands Sale, you add meaning to your Christ-mas shopping providing for a better future to the producers and their families.
Around the Diocese
ADORATION
EVERY FRIDAY
7 AM TO 5:30 PM Everyone that spends time in adoration of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 8, 2016 Mass at 6:30 pm
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Thank you for your contributions to the collection for the Cath-olic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Your gener-ous gifts will help CCHD break the cycle of poverty in the Unit-ed States through better education, improved housing, and eco-nomic development. Through CCHD and its beneficiaries, we demonstrate Catholic social teaching and carry out Jesus’ mis-sion to “bring glad tidings to the poor ...to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Lk 4:18).
Advent 2016 Reconciliation Schedule
Dec. 1 Thursday 7pm La Grange Dec. 12 Monday 7pm Dime Box Dec. 15 Thursday 7pm Rockdale Dec. 16 Friday 7pm Brenham Dec. 18 Sunday 5pm Ellinger Dec. 18 Sunday 7:30pm Fayetteville Dec. 21 Wednesday 7pm Somerville Dec. 22 Thursday 7pm Giddings Dec. ?? 7pm Chappell Hill
Christmas Flowers for the Altar In your weekly collection box, you will find an envelope for “Christmas Flower Offering”. If you wish to make a donation to the Christmas Flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, you may drop your envelope in the collection basket at any Mass by December 18, 2016.
SAAM Food Collection Sunday, Dec. 4
ST ANN PARISH MINISTRIES...come and be with us.
St. Ann Catholic Church PO Box 99
Somerville, Texas 77879 www.saintann-somerville.org
Contact us at: Office: 979-596-1966
Email: [email protected]
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
$180 for 12 months $45 for 3 months
$7.50 for one week
Special Events at St. Ann
Nov. 27: No Religious Education classes Nov. 29: Advent Day of Prayer Dec. 1: KC Meeting 7 pm, Family Center Dec. 4: SAAM Food Collection Dec. 8: Mass 6:30 pm Dec. 11: KC BBQ - pick up plates 10a-12p Dec. 13: Bishop’s Advent Dinner for Priests Dec. 18: No RE classes Dec. 21: Mass 9am; Penance Service 7pm Dec. 25: Christmas Day; Mass 9am; No Religious Education classes Jan. 1: New Year’s Day; Mass 9am; No RE classes Jan. 1: SAAM Food Collection Jan. 5: KC Meeting 7 pm, Family Center Jan. 8: Classes resume in RE building
In memory of
Milady Kristof For her generosity to St. Ann
“May perpetual light
shine
upon her” Slovacek Sausage 2 locations to serve you 979-272-3333 254-826-4525 9423 Hwy 60 W I-35-exit 353 Snook, Texas West, Texas
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Chef Shane McCue Bee Keeping Services Remodeling/Repair Project Consultant Custom Landscaping
Rhythm Oaks Ranch Somerville, TX 979-450-3866
rhythmoaksranch.com [email protected]
Burns & Reyes-Burns
Attorneys At Law 596-3424
Main Office Somerville Office 205 S. Hill St. P.O. Box 429 Caldwell, TX Somerville, TX
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Upcoming EIM Workshops Dec. 3: 9-11am: St Mary’s, Brenham Dec. 15: 6:30-8:30 pm: St. John’s, Fayetteville To find the schedule and to sign up for a workshop, login to your EIM account at https://www.eappsdb.com/Login.asp?ORGZ_KEY=4. If you don’t recall your User ID/Password, please use the Alternate Login option. Important: Plan to arrive promptly as late arrivals
may not be admitted once the work-shop has started
Children should not be brought to EIM workshops
Questions: Call the office during work-ing hours
